In the latest episode of the “Misadventures in Music” podcast, musician Ian Prowse and ex-BBC chief Mick Ord sit down for an exclusive interview with Andy McCluskey, a key member of the iconic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD). Listeners are in for a treat as Andy candidly shares his insights into OMD’s history, […]
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Writer John Lingan has written a critically-acclaimed biography of the band – ‘A Song for Everyone – the Story of Creedence Clearwater Revival.’ It’s an engrossing tale. John’s our special guest in this month’s episode of Misadventures in Music, with Ian Prowse and Mick Ord.” The book “A Song for Everyone” by John Lingan provides […]
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It’s difficult to imagine now but back in the early sixties, soul was ‘underground’ music in the UK – rarely played on the radio, and only appreciated by a small number of aficionados. Within a few years, records by artists on the Tamla Motown label would sell in their millions but in the very early […]
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Millions of words have been written about The Beatles so why would James Campion spend 2 years writing ANOTHER one? You could be excused for thinking, “Either he’s jumping on the bandwagon to earn a quick buck or because he has something genuinely original and thought-provoking to say.” Thankfully ‘Take a Sad Song – the Emotional […]
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The Jagged Baptist Club hail from Los Angeles, USA. The band consists of musicians Blake Stokes, Morgan Ponder, Josh Boyd, and CJ Ramsey. Their debut album, Reptile Super Show, was released in summer of 2019 on Chain Letter Collective. November 2021 saw the release of their album “Temptation Death House” which was immediately championed by […]
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In the new season of Misadventures in Music’ (episode 13) Ian Prowse and Mick Ord take a deep dive into the UK’s Post-Punk music scene (1978-1982) with New Jersey-based writer filmmaker Russell Craig Richardson who has been working on a documentary film about the genre, having lived among many of the musicians in the UK […]
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Season one of Misadventures in Music has now come to an end and what a great year it’s been. Ian Prowse and Mick Ord have had some fantastic conversations, debates and uncovered a few truths in 12 amazing episodes, plus bonus content. In this final episode we look back at some of the highlights with […]
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Rory Taylor runs the Positive Vibration Festival, regular Reggae Socials at District and represents international reggae artists at home and abroad. He is on a mission with Positive Vibration to bring reggae to a wider audience. Rory came to Liverpool to study law in 2003. He is an intellectual property lawyer who is also passionate about […]
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Mike Score is Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist and a founder member of the band, A Flock of Seagulls. The band was one of the most influential of the 1980’s and has shaped much of today’s electronic music. Mike was a hairdresser in Liverpool until in 1978, when he formed his first band. When this disbanded, […]
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Urbanista has been a devoted supporter of The Bearded Theory festival for quite some time now, so receiving an invitation in the mailbox is always an exhilarating moment. What sets this festival apart is its remarkable dedication to accommodating families while still delivering an incredible and well-organized celebration of music. Since its inception at the […]
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